CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c)

Facility: Saint Agnes Medical Center

Billing Code: 83036 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83036
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $85
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) at Saint Agnes Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $9.71, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$9.71

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $9.71 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $85 (875%)
Insurance Median: $24 (247%)
Cash: $85 (875% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (247% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $9.71 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Coventry $3 - $89 31%
Healthnet $3 - $106 31%
St Agnes Nicu Valley Childrens Hospital $3 - $84 31%
Allegiance $4 - $100 41%
American Postal Workers Secondary $4 - $100 41%
Cba Network By Design $4 - $98 41%
Cigna $4 - $100 41%
Interplan $4 - $117 41%
Multiplan $4 - $109 41%
Network Health $4 - $98 41%
Phcs $4 - $109 41%
Aetna $10 - $132 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $279 103%
Humana $10 - $138 103%
Medicare (plans) $10 - $138 103%
UnitedHealthcare $10 - $134 103%
Welbe Health $10 - $138 103%
Align Senior Care $11 - $155 113%
Correctcare Integrated Health $12 124%
Medi-Cal Healthnet $13 - $15 134%
Geha $16 165%
Kaiser Permanente $17 - $235 175%
Advantek Central Usd $24 - $279 247%
Blue Shield - Ca $28 - $91 288%
Meritain $56 577%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $56 577%
Allied Benefit Systems $59 608%
Boon Chapman $59 608%
Hap $59 608%
Webtpa $59 608%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $91 937%
Blue Care Network $91 937%
Blue Distinction Transplant $91 937%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $91 937%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $91 937%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $91 937%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $91 937%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $91 937%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals